Avatar / PFP to Pixel Art
Perfect for profile pictures. Start with a tested preset, then tune pixel size and color count for your platform.
Quick Start
For avatars, a tight face crop and limited colors usually perform better than high detail settings.
Case Snapshot
Input: 1024x1024 portrait with busy background.
Target: Discord + X profile image.
Working setup: crop to face, pixel size 12, Floyd-Steinberg, PICO-8, maxColors 24.
Result: face silhouette stays readable at small display sizes.
Parameter Recipes
| Use case | Recommended settings |
|---|---|
| Small avatar (Discord) | Nearest, pixel size 12-14, maxColors 16-24 |
| Photo-like PFP | Floyd-Steinberg, pixel size 8-10, maxColors 24-32 |
| Minimal style | Nearest, Game Boy palette, pixel size 12 |
Troubleshooting
- Face looks noisy: increase pixel size and reduce maxColors.
- Looks too dark: increase brightness slightly (+5 to +12).
- Blurred edges: switch to Nearest.
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